Cardinal catcher O'Farrell sets iron man record with 153 games
Bob O'Farrell of the St Louis Cardinals, winner of the 1926 MVP trophy, played 153 games behind the plate including every game in the World Series with the Yankees. He logged 142 hits, 62 runs, 30 doubles, 9 triples, 7 homers, and batted .2938 with 487 plate appearances. He began in 1915 with Kaukegan, later Cubs and Milwaukee Peoria stints, and joined the Cards in 1925.
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Health improves for Chief Justice Gary of South Carolina
A sanatorium reported gradual improvement in the health of Chief Justice Gary of the South Carolina Supreme Court who had been confined for several days with a nervous breakdown.
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Baseball aims to cut costs by lowering salaries
Asheville reports a major shift as managers and owners push down high salaries. Eddie Collins Ty Cobb Tris Speaker and George Sisler retire as managers while Miller Huggins Bucky Harris Rogers Hornsby face cuts. Otto Borchert proposes a 15000 cap for minor league stars.
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London Rainfall Compared With Freetown Inches
A historical note contrasts London’s yearly rainfall 23 inches with Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown receiving 131 inches, highlighting a stark climate difference between the two cities.
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Flowers appeals referee ruling on title loss
Tiger Flowers seeks reconsideration from the Illinois Boxing Commission after a referee decision stripped him of the middleweight title in favor of Mickey Walker. Flowers' adviser Miller filed an appeal and plans talks with officials as Walker and manager Jack Kearns pursue a return match financed by a 66 000 forfeit. The commission will meet to review the case.
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Baseball Deep Stuff Before Convention Today
Baseball's deep stuff dominated talks as club owners and managers gather for the 25th annual National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues session. Trades discussed likely to be announced only via Secretary Farrell. Ty Cobb attends as a visitor, ill with a mild influenza attack. Michael Sexton will preside tomorrow.
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Auto windshield struck by hammer near hotel
A man in a checked cutaway pulls up in front of a hotel and steps from his car after which his vehicle’s windshield is struck by a hammer but the auto remains unharmed.
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